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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,516.36, 14,276.40 and 2,941.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,516.36, 14,276.40 and 2,941.20 is: 4,412.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,516.36 : 14,276.40 = 2,941.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,516.36/14,276.40 = 2,941.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,516.36x = 14,276.40 × 2,941.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,516.36x = 41,989,747.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,989,747.68/9,516.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,412.37

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